The difference between Add and Annex
When used as nouns, add means an act or instance of adding, whereas annex means an addition, an extension.
When used as verbs, add means to join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate, whereas annex means to add something to another thing, especially territory.
check bellow for the other definitions of Add and Annex
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Add as a verb (transitive):
To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.
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Add as a verb:
To sum up; to put together mentally.
Examples:
"to add numbers"
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Add as a verb (transitive):
To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.
Examples:
"to add a column of numbers"
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Add as a verb (transitive):
To give by way of increased possession (to someone); to bestow (on).
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Add as a verb (transitive):
To append (e,g, a statement); to say further information.
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Add as a verb (intransitive):
To make an addition; to augment; to increase.
Examples:
"It adds to our anxiety."
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Add as a verb (intransitive, mathematics):
To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.
Examples:
"He adds rapidly."
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Add as a noun (computer science):
An act or instance of adding.
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Add as a noun (video games):
An additional enemy that joined the fight after the primary target.
Examples:
"After engaging the boss for one minute, two adds will arrive from the back and must be dealt with."
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Annex as a noun:
An addition, an extension.
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Annex as a noun:
An appendix to a book or document.
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Annex as a noun:
An addition or extension to a building.
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Annex as a noun:
An addition to the territory of a country or state, from a neighbouring country or state, normally by military force.
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Annex as a verb:
To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.
Examples:
"The ancient city of Petra was annexed by Rome."
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Annex as a verb:
To attach or connect, as a consequence, condition, etc.
Examples:
"to annex a penalty to a prohibition, or punishment to guilt"
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Annex as a verb (intransitive):
To join; to be united.
Examples:
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